This module will introduce students to studying and researching for interdisciplinary social science degree programmes. The phrase ‘an interdisciplinary subject’, means that during your academic studies, students will use ideas, theories, data and methods from a range of disciplines or subjects such as sociology, politics, history, psychology, economics and international studies, as well as theories and practices which are distinctive to the academic discipline of social policy itself.
Through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions and guided independent study the module students will have the opportunity will to assess and develop their knowledge and skills in researching and communicating relevant topics. Students will also have the opportunity to explore how claims, issues and questions regarding policy and society can be analysed and understood using a range of sources of data, research strategies and positions.
In sum, students will be given the opportunity to further develop your capacity to undertake study, research and communicate your understanding of Policy and Society. This will be essential for helping students to manage your transition to University level study and for preparing students for more advanced forms of research and analysis.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Identify and describe a range of sources of data and research strategies when researching policy and society.
Identify, retrieve and analyse sources of data using a range of methods for researching policy and society.
Communicate findings and arguments according to the appropriate academic conventions.
Assessment
26862-01 : MCQ paper : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (70%)
26862-03 : Written Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (30%)